TEAC C-3 Value & Price History
As of 2026-10-06, a TEAC C-3 has a market value at around $54, parts units around $54. Based on 314 estimated sales.
Price history
Asking median is down 14% over the last 43 days ($290 → $249.97).
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| Date | Asking | Restored | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-25 | $290 | $599.99 | — |
| 2026-08-31 | $249.97 | $537 | $175 |
| 2026-09-06 | $249.97 | $525 | $175 |
| 2026-09-12 | $249.97 | $599.99 | $175 |
| 2026-09-18 | $249.97 | $525 | $175 |
| 2026-09-24 | — | $599.99 | $165 |
| 2026-09-30 | — | $499.99 | $165 |
| 2026-10-06 | — | — | $54 |
Daily trimmed medians from qualifying eBay listings; days without a fresh sync are not plotted.
Specifications
| Years produced | 1980–1984 |
| Type | Cassette Deck |
| Brand | TEAC |
| Original MSRP | 500 (1980) |
| Inflation-adjusted | ~$1,900 today |
| Market value (sold) | $54 |
Parts & supplies
Common maintenance items for the TEAC C-3. eBay links are model-specific searches; Amazon links are for generic supplies that work across most equipment.
- TEAC C-3 belt and pinch roller kit on eBay →
- TEAC C-3 pinch roller on eBay →
- TDK SA90 — Type II (high bias), works in any deck with a Type II setting on Amazon →
- Maxell UR blank cassette — Type I, reliable everyday tape on Amazon →
- Cassette head cleaner — wet-type for capstan and heads on Amazon →
- 99% isopropyl for transport cleaning (avoid lower concentrations) on Amazon →
- Cassette head demagnetizer — reduces noise and distortion over time on Amazon →
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Comparable models
- TEAC V-9000 $120
- TEAC V-7010 $117
- Sony TC-K99 $190
Current listings
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